'Orah' lands a distribution deal at ongoing TIFF 2023
More good news for the Nigerian drama at the international festival.
Official image for Orah as it heads to TIFF 2023 [Twitter/akorokoafrica]
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In a release by the director Lonzo Nzekwe, the deal was received on September 9, 2023, a day after its first industry screening at the festival. According to him, Orah has landed a worldwide representation deal with CAA to sell the film in all territories around the world except Canada.
The producers in persons of Floyd Kane, Freddie Films, Amos Adetuyi, and Circle Blue Entertainment commented on the deal as they expressed the excitement it brings. Their joint statement read,"We look forward to sharing this powerful film with audiences worldwide and are delighted to have CAA on board to make that happen".
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